$22 – $24 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role involves collecting recyclable materials from Navy buildings using stake trucks and sorting them at a recycling center. It suits someone comfortable with vehicle operation, outdoor work, and physical material handling in a military support environment.
Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to operate up to 5-ton stake trucks
- Knowledge of vehicle safety regulations and load securing
- Ability to perform vehicle pre- and post-operational inspections
- Physical capability to load and unload recyclable materials
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to sort recyclable materials by type
Nice to have
- Experience operating forklifts
- Experience with industrial recycling equipment
- Familiarity with hydraulic balers or similar machinery